Apple Watch update includes fixes for VoiceOver accessibility

By Rene Ritchie
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VoiceOver is an Accessibility feature that "speaks" the Apple Watch interface out loud for blind and visually impaired customers. There were a few bugs in the launch version, however, that are now fixed in today's Watch OS 1.0.1 software update.

  1. Fixed a bug that prevented VoiceOver users from clearing notifications.
  2. Fixed a bug that caused VoiceOver users to get stuck in Glances.
  3. Fixed a bug that prevented the deletion of emails.

This is in addition to the other bug fixes and performance improvements made available in the Watch OS 1.0.1 update.

Rene Ritchie
Rene Ritchie
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Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family.